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Building Collapse: LASG seeks partnership with professional bodies
May 29, 2020
By Grace Alegba and Florence Onuegbu
The Lagos State Government has appealed to professional bodies in the building industry to help the state stem the tide of building collapse in built-up environments.
Dr Idris Salako, state’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, made the appeal while fielding questions from journalists during the annual ministerial press briefing to mark Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first-year administration.
Salako said the professionals could achieve this by holding its members liable for construction failures.
He noted that the state has strong regulatory agencies and committees on collapse buildings but needed the support of professional associations who could apply sanctions to serve as a deterrent.
He said that the ministry monitored developments and even went to the extent of prosecuting some builders over sharp practices.
The commissioner added that participation of professional associations was important for success against the menace.
“It is difficult for the ministry to look into the professional qualifications and competence of the people engaged for some of the collapsed structures.
“Government may not be able to have that power to deal with them professionally but the Building Control Appeals Committee can help deal with them by relating with the professional bodies involved to look at the competencies of those who are doing it.
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